Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract $160 Billion, Says Strategy CEO

USDsui, a U.S.-compliant stablecoin by Sui, will be integrated into various DeFi protocols and applications. Bridge's Open Issuance platform simplifies stablecoin deployment, allowing quick and efficient launches for platforms like Sui.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the Scam Center Strike Force to combat international crypto scam operations. The initiative aims to dismantle criminal networks that have scammed billions through fake crypto sites and social media identities.

Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, is relocating from Delaware to Texas due to the latter's crypto-friendly environment and governance flexibility. The move is driven by the desire to increase economic freedom and benefit from Texas' culture of supporting economic growth.

Solana Company plans to tokenize its shares with Superstate's Opening Bell, maintaining SEC registration and existing protections while enabling trading through crypto wallets on the Solana blockchain. Pantera Capital supports this effort after leading a $500 million fundraising for Solana in September.

A fire in Massillon, Ohio affected two buildings owned by publicly traded Bitcoin miner Bitdeer. The fire was extinguished with no reported injuries, and the cause and extent of damage are under investigation.

SEC chair Paul Atkins clarified the criteria for overseeing the crypto industry, stating that certain tokens like network tokens and digital collectibles should not be considered securities. Atkins emphasized that tokens should only be deemed securities if profits rely on third-party managerial efforts.

Visa is testing a new system where companies can send payments in fiat USD to stablecoin wallets, like USDC. Recipients must have stablecoin wallets and pass AML/KYC checks. The pilot is limited to U.S.-based platforms and businesses, with wider access expected in the second half of 2026.

Circle, the issuer of USDC, is considering launching a new token for its Arc Network, a layer 1 blockchain optimized for stablecoins. With $740 million in revenue last quarter, Circle aims to align interests of Arc stakeholders and boost blockchain adoption.

In October, corporate Bitcoin accumulation slowed down, with companies adding the smallest amount of BTC this year. Despite the decrease in purchases, total holdings across companies, governments, and ETFs reached a record high of 4.05 million BTC, valued at approximately $444 billion.

Franklin Templeton has extended its Benji Technology Platform to the Canton Network, enabling the offering of tokenized funds to financial institutions. Benji, initially deployed on public chains, now operates on Canton's private blockchain for enhanced privacy and regulatory alignment.